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:''For acronym usages see [[CAST]].''
'''Cast''' may refer to:
*[[Casting]], a process by which a material is introduced into a mould while liquid, and allowed to solidify into a specific shape
**[[Cast iron]]
*[[Caste]], social division in society
*[[Casting (performing arts)]], a pre-production process for selecting a cast of actors and other talentWTF#4
**[[Cast member]], (c.1631) a group of performers in a play, movie, or performing arts.
*[[Orthopedic cast]], a protective shell to hold a broken bone in place until it has healed
*In [[archaeology]], a cavity formed by the decomposition of wood furnishings or human or animal remains, previously covered due to volcanic ash fall
In '''popular culture''':
*[[Cast (comic)|''Cast'' (comic)]], a comic series published in the Philippines
In '''music''':
*[[Cast (band)]], an English rock and roll band from the 1990s
*[[Cast (Mexican band)]], a progressive Mexican rock band
'''Other'''
*[[Cast, Finistère]], a commune of the [[Finistère]] ''département'', in France
*[[Cast (earthworm)]], mineral-rich organic matter that is excreted by [[earthworm]]s
*[[Urinary casts]], tubules found in urine
*[[Casting (tails)]], a process whereby animals can 'drop' their tail, which may or may not regenerate
*[[Cast (archery)]], the distance a bow can shoot its arrow
==See also==
* [[Casting (disambiguation)]]
* [[Type conversion]], a programming language method for changing data types
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